Story · Poland
Lech Poznań Blows 4-1 First-Leg Lead, Loses to Aarhus on Penalties in Champions League Qualifier
In a dramatic Champions League second-round qualifier, Polish champions Lech Poznań, who had won the first leg 4-1 away against Danish champions Aarhus, collapsed at home. Trailing 3-0 in regular time, they forced extra time, where both teams scored once. In the penalty shootout, Lech Poznań led 1-0 after the first round but missed their second and third penalties, ultimately losing 3-4. The defeat means Lech Poznań is eliminated from Champions League group stage contention and drops into the Europa League qualifiers, while Aarhus advances to the third round of Champions League qualifying.
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